A SimCity beta will run from on January 25-28 and give players access to an hour’s worth of content, EA has announced.

According to the company, limited slots are still available, and those interested can sign up at the official website.

Registrations close at 1pm today Sydney time.

"It is always an exciting moment to share a game that is still in development with its biggest fans prior to launch," said Maxis boss Lucy Bradshaw.

"This beta will help the team improve the live service aspects of SimCity to ensure a smooth and user-friendly experience at launch. I want to thank everyone for signing up - we are excited to share one of our most beloved franchises with our fans."

SimCity launches on March 7 for Mac and Windows PC.